Drafty Decks and Smokin' Engines

The morning sun beat down the steel deck of the ship. A thick smell hung in the air, mixed with the bitterness of sizzling fuel. The boiler groaned and chugged, sending a shiver through the entire hull. The deck was slick with rain, making it difficult to move without falling. Captain Blackheart paced the deck, his face lined with worry. He obser

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